In an ultra-competitive market, buying a house sight unseen has become more common than ever. The pandemic caused a “great exodus,” with more people moving away from cities and into suburban homes to accommodate remote work and at-home schooling. In addition, mortgage interest rates are incredibly low, making homeownership within reach for many Americans. While […]
Buying Sight Unseen: How Agents Can Help Buyers Find the Perfect Home
As real estate agents, it’s challenging to help buyers find the perfect home, even in the best of circumstances. Throw in a pandemic, exceptionally low housing inventory, and an ultra-competitive market, and things get a little more complicated. More and more, we’re seeing buyers put in offers on properties without touring them first. With more […]
What You and Your Clients Should Know About the Market in 2014
According to a recent analysis by Money Magazine, the coming year can be a good one for both buyers and sellers (“Make More in 2014,” December, 2013). What should you be doing to prepare yourself and your clients and to assure that 2014 is, indeed, a very good year for everyone? Here are the trends […]
Who’s Buying? Who’s Selling? What Are You Doing About the Changing Market?
Yes, it’s true—the market is bouncing back. Well, maybe not bouncing, but at least creeping steadily. First half of 2013 results show median price increases of more than 30% over 2012 in places like Akron OH; San Francisco, Oakland, and Sacramento CA; Atlanta, GA; and Phoenix, AZ. Slightly lower but still promising increases showed up […]
7 Reasons Why You Need A Realtor to Sell Your Home
As the housing market continues to provide opportunities for buyers and trauma for sellers, the temptation to go it alone is strong. People on both sides of the equation think they can save money by doing it all themselves. While this strategy works in some situations, there are seven good reasons why hiring an experienced […]